3 Reasons You Should Get a Traditional Tattoo 

Another reason: Timelessness. Traditional never goes out of style.

When I read the title I immediately thought “bold will hold!”

Almost complete with a traditional sleeve myself. You were on point with what you had to say. Great vid James!

Wish more black people got traditional tattoos, i wanna see how the style looks on different skin tones

Dude! You been gone too long💯! Glad you're back with another great video✊🏽👍🏽✊🏽😊

Please make a video about Neo Traditional tattoos

There is such a difference between an actual experienced tattoo artist explaining the art vs. a collector or enthusiast. I went from American Traditional being my least favorite style to seriously considering getting one! I think what sets your videos apart is how well you explain things...like, I knew the Bold will Hold adage and im aware of the positives, but i think this is the first video i've watched that actually lays out the different TYPES of traditional....most people show you a pic of a heart or a swallow and call it. Some of the tattoos you showed, i wouldn't even have considered traditional so you definitely opened up my eyes to the versatility of this style. I ESPECIALLY love that you gave us resources to learn more an find artists...i'll definitely follow that ig page and i cant wait for the next videos so i can follow pages that showcase those styles too!

PLEASE do a video on single needle tattoos, I can't find a single aged photo of one and there's lots of myths about them i'd love to get cleared up by a tattoo artist

it's good to see you back James. I have 21 tattoos now and they're all American traditional and I love them. I intend to get a full body suit done and they are all going to be American traditional. even the Japanese sleve I'm planning is going to be more in an American traditional style rather than the traditional Japanese.

My first and only tattoo is an American Traditional Clipper Ship. There’s a rope border around it, with an eagle perched on top and roses at the bottom. It’s awesome, I love it!

I'm in the process of research into getting my first tattoo and your videos are soooo helpful !!! i didn't know about anything except for a general idea of what i want. You're videos are straight forward and simple.. i love it.. keep up the good work !!!

Good to hear from you again brother, hope you’re doing well and sending you my best regards!

Just got my first tattoo this pass weekend and I can’t wait to more

I nearly have my legs covered in patchwork traditional/neo pieces I can’t image wanted a different style now 😂 great Video as always

I am really glad that you are back, James! Your tattoo videos are the best.

I have two actually and soon many more. Most of my next tattoos are gonna be traditional.

Nice.... Can u make a vid on building a sleeve ,collecting piece by piece then putting in filter, I heard it’s cheaper this way.

I’m getting my sleeve full traditional and I’m so excited @marlette tattoo in la is THE SPOT

Glad I went with traditional for my first tattoo

Traditional is my favorite I wanna piece a sleeve together with traditional tattoos. Timeless and Classic.

So good to see you back I’m glad you covered this topic

I do many tattoos and traditional has always sets the stage, their awesome

dude, james, you haven't done a video in a while. missed them man. you do the VERY BEST tattoo videos on youtube

Do Japanese Irezumi next

I'm glad you're back!!! Now you could do a "3 Reasons You Should Get a Blackwork Tattoo" :D

How do you think Neo-traditional will hold up over time? I really like the added detail that comes with neo-traditional while still being quite bold.

All of my tattoos are American Traditional. Trends come and go but these are timeless

This is my favorite tattoo channel so much good content to learn from keep up the good work.👍

My man is back! 🙌🏽💯

Jimmy snaz does amazing work

Another great video, great to see you back! 😃 ETA: Looking forward to the rest of the series!

Just love your videos, you break it down so well, so real, so easy to understand. Thank you.

Glad to see u back bro

It's good to have you back in my video feed.

He’s back! New background and all that! Nice!

Thanks, James. Good timing for my next piece.

I am almost done my Trash polka sleeve... Hands down my favourite collection of tattoos. Wish the style was more popular!

Dope vid fam!! NEED a Neo Traditional tattoo video soon! I have a tattoo coming up next month!! 😂😂

Great video! Very informative! All of your videos are! Wish I could get tattoos by you😔

Thanks for the tips man, I’m getting a traditional tattoo around my collarbone next month 👍🏼

All of your videos are super informative and awesome, I really appreciate the work man!

Traditional tattoos are my favorite! I even got my favorite NHL team (1st tattoo in 2018) logo, in a traditional look. My 2nd tattoo is a American traditional rose, with my wife's name in a banner. Your videos helped me pick out which style I love today and this weekend I'm actually getting a trad. panther on my arm

Finally!

Great video post. It would be interesting to see similar posts with deep dives on different styles. Neo traditional, new school, realism, etc. These terms get thrown around, but it's tough to know what they all mean.

I’ve missed ur uploads. Awesome vid man 🙏🏼

look at that like ratio babyyyy, welcome back

Good to see you back James.

I really thought you stopped making YT vids... You are one of the few tattoo RU-vidrs I respect and like.... So hooray another vid, from the master =D Thanks James =)

dude it’s been a hot min! love the vids keep it up!

thank you for the respect of traditional tattoos

Thank you James. I am hoping my Dad will join me while I get a couple of cover us, and get himself a traditional Navy Seabee Tat. He keeps fighting and I won't force him, but Mom and I think he should.

love your vids dude! you have a super natural way of speaking

I have a traditional Japanese sleeve myself

Can you do a video on linework tattoos? That’s the style I have for all of my tattoos, but along the way, I’ve had a few people refuse to do them because they said it doesn’t look right on the body. I’d like to hear your input on this style.

Welcome back!

He lives

BOLD WILL HOLD

If you want to have an advice of tattooing listen James he really know this Sh...it thanks James

My fave is black and grey realism

Long time no see glad your back

Great video. Very informative. 👍

Ok hasn’t started it but here are mine: they are dope. They are timeless. They last all your life. Did I win?

Hey James, day one fan here. Do you think my existing realistic tattoos will go along if i add in trad tattoos on the same arm?

Bert Krak, Chad Koeplinger, Ian Nolan...Greggletron Whitehead is doing more large scale traditional Japanese now.

Welcome vack!! We missed you man!!

Love these videos and this channel!

Nice content dude! More power to you

I like black and grey tattoos but makes since to get something that will hold up

I did American traditional because I’m to lazy to just get sleeves and full panels, I’m just going to patchwork this bitch out till I’m covered

i have a question: should my traditional tattoo sleeve have the same color scheme or does it not matter? like will it look good if they all don’t have the same color schemes?

What about Neo traditional tattoos do they also fall into that category?? That’s the type of tattoo style I want to get done.

You’re back!!

Sailor Jerry and Ed Hardy are the names you should be referencing when talking about American Traditional tattoos. They are two of the OGs whose work is still copied today.

Spot on

What's your opinion on mixing detailed blackwork with black traditional tattoos in a single arm? Have you seen people with that kind of tattoos sleeves or should I stick with a single style for each arm? Greetings from Perú. I like your videos.

Are tattoos that look like stained glass pieces considered traditional? I was hoping to find out so I can start looking for an artist who can do/feel comfortable doing that kind of piece.

New school black gray neo Traditional tribal May top 4 tattoo styles

1. They Last 2. You can get something you like instead of being a tryhard ab originality 3. THEY LAST

Excellent video

Great video!

Love your videos💜💜

Im a smart guy, I see a James Withee video, I click on it

Love your content

Do Japanese next, pleaseeee

hey james Withee I decided to get myself a traditional Polynesien all over the shoulder to half of the forearm. at the end of february i have my appointment and im freakin nervous but also excited haha

Can you make a video on neo traditional or new school?

These tattoos make me feel patriotic. Love them!

Damn homie, you been gone too long! Good to see you back.

I like traditional tattoos I just feel like modern tattoos are better artwork traditional looks cool because of the color

Epic video

Iam big fan of your RU-vid channel Keep it up

Check out Wayne Fredrikson If you like traditional tattoos

Are you in canada or US?

use any software for noise reduction please.

it would help if you show photos of what you are talking about

Damn, long time didn't see you

Get whatever you want.

Would it look weird if i got a traditional tattoo and later on got a different style of tattoo.

Anyone know some traditional artists in Kentucky?

japanese tattoos nextt!!!!